The Puffer Forum

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Here is my new valentini, he is eating well, and already showing alot of personality including something that is a little alarming to me. He puffs alot, it actually does not seem like a full blown puff, just a little bit and for like 5 seconds, is this alright or is he in trouble?

he's practising!

Lovely fish btw

Such a cute lil guy. Every time I've seen one they always seemed so pale. Your's does credit to the species.

I want one of thoses so bad! I have never seen one at any fish store but I had my lfs order one just so I could see it. He is beautiful! How big is he?

I wish I had the money to go marine right now! Beautiful fish!

He is showing his defensive 'half puff' in the second photo. I found that my valentini did this when he was threatened by something eg when i added another puffer to the tank or if he was freaked out by something eg when i did water changes.

Is there anything in the tank to scare him? Is he still doing it? They can take awhile to settle into new tanks

mine does it when she see's herself in the glass, or somthing like the tv glare, very strange little fish

I want a valentini so bad they are so beautiful!! I finally found one and I am so close to buying it! I have a white spotted toby and I have never seen it puff I was kinda let down since I heard they get upset when being moved and usually puff. He never has and I don't think he will he is very mellow but nothing seems to upset him. Oh well I am glad that he is happy in his home so hopefully he won't puff!

Mine does it when there is food around. lol. Looks like you have a male by the markings around his eyes too. Thats how i found out mine was a guy, hence his name hero. lol

What an adorable valentini, thanks for sharing!